In February 1970, the deputation team from the Louisiana Tech Wesley Foundation lead the morning service.  Speaker for the team was Ken Peoples.  An evening service was lead by the Senior High UMYF.  Among those participating were Lays, Nappers, and McGehees.  "The Living Flame," a singing group from Lakeview in Minden, came and presented an evening program.

March 13 to 15 was the date of a Lay Witness Mission held at Grace.  There was much preparation and there were many prayers for this event.  The Witnesses were warmly received, and the weekend had an impact on lives at Grace that lasted for many years - even to this day.

Grace sponsored three boys teams in the city basketball league.  The coach of the Pioneer League team was Charles Killgore.  Coaches for the Ambassador League team were Steve Walker and Johnny Peoples.

At Annual Conference, Rev. Bengtson was appointed to First Church, Vidalia.  Appointed to Grace was Rev. W. O. Lynch, Jr., wife, Jeanne, and family, Wes, Libbi, Alicia, and David.

Summer youth events included weekly youth meetings and a UMYF ski party and cookout at Lake Claiborne.  Junior High counselors were Thermon and Ann Holstead.  Grace men and girls each enjoyed time on the softball field.

In October 1970, Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Hearn were honoured with a reception celebrating their 50th anniversary.  In November 1970, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rainy, Sr. were also honoured with a reception celebrating their 50th anniversary.

In December 1970, the Choir presented the Christmas Cantata, "Night of Miracles," the youth led the candlelight service, and the church family enjoyed a covered dish supper.